"Mr. Black and White... I don't understand why you want to 'rehash' my previous assessment experience?"
Mr. Black and White casually drew two intersecting lines of stars directly in mid-air.
"Intersecting lines of fate... While stargazing last night, I accidentally saw your lines of fate intertwine. And the future of the intersecting lines is completely invisible to me, that's why I purposefully did this.
How about it, are you satisfied with the results of this test? Lecturer Pasha."
I don't know how Mr. Black and White is recreating her past experiences.
While Pasha hadn't changed much on the face, there was some inner turmoil.
Once upon a time, she was indeed .
As she wasn't proficient in any combat skills at the time, she wanted to team up with the other trainee knights to clear the barrier, but was incapacitated by her ankle being slashed during her journey through the Dark Moon Forest.
Her teammates didn't hesitate and abandoned her.
When she woke up, she was already in the infirmary of the High Tower... She failed the test, but due to the shortage of staff in the Department of Mysticism, they kept her on.
However, no mentor would take her with such a grade.
Without being given any resources, Pasha, with her unique talent and perseverance, had been persisting in the 'darkest' places.
Eventually, she was recognized by Mr. Black and White, allowing her to become a member of the Plague Knights and remain in the academy as a teacher.
It sounded like a very inspiring story, but not many people at all knew how much pain and despair Pasha had borne on her own to climb up from the bottom of the ladder.
There were definitely no less than tens of suicidal thoughts.
The crystal ball in the test screen.
Mr. Black and White deliberately deleted Han Dong's final answer, and overall, it looked like Han Dong was subjectively willing to stay and protect Pasha and clear the test together.
Pasha maintained her serious expression as a teacher and returned the crystal ball to Mr. Black and White.
"What does Mr. Black and White mean by asking me to bring this trainee knight of the "excellent file"?"
"Well, you're the first mentor, I'm the second..."
"What! Are you saying the order in reverse, sir?"
Pasha thought she had misheard.
If a dual mentor-ship training model was adopted, no matter how much she would be the second mentor...how could Mr. Black and White be behind her.
"I'm just putting up a name and occasionally mentoring in the details. Pasha, you are Nicholas's primary mentor, responsible for drawing him deeper into the mysticism.
After all you and Nicholas are proficient in is Plague and due to the crossed fate, it would be appropriate for you to lead him in the early stages...Nicholas, would you?"
When Mr. Black and White turned his face away, Han Dong replied evenly, "Yes."
Mr. Black and White continued to ask.
"The only thing you're currently good at is the Plague Class ability?"
This question made Han Dong's heart tremble, especially when gazing at the black mask, there was a feeling of being pierced into his heart... Han Dong was very worried that his secrets would be exposed in front of these people.
"Mm... "Han Dong nodded his head while maintaining his composure.
"That's no problem, regarding 'Plague Science', although there are several other masters in the Department of Mysteries who are good at it, Lecturer Pasha is definitely the most suitable to guide you.
As for the [Resources], as long as you perform well enough, I'll allocate the resources directly to you."
"Thank you, Mr. Black and White."
Han Dong was well aware of the weight of this statement, with the Department Head directly allocating the resources.
In other words, as long as Han Dong met the expected requirements and wanted anything, the department would be able to provide it for him.
"Pasha, do you have a problem here? If not, I'll talk to Nicholas alone and have him come to your office to fill out the paperwork."
As Pasha got up to leave, she purposely took a sideways glance at Han Dong, the frail freshman, and was slightly complicated inside.
When the door closed, only Han Dong and Mr. Black and White were left here.
"Can I have a closer look at your right arm?"
In this situation, could Han Dong still refuse? He could only extend the arm out.
"Well... pure ghoul arm, no stitch marks, like it's purely natural growing on your body.
Even a suturing professor in my department couldn't do such a flawless stitching."
Mr. Black and White's words caused a drop of cold sweat to seep out of the back of Han Dong's back.
"The secrets contained within you are more 'troublesome' than any trainee knight I've ever met... Even I can't even divine and observe half of your future image.
However, since even I can't see through your 'disguise', no one within this holy city can either.
You're not [Nicholas Valen], right?"
"No... but I'm human myself."
Han Dong replied decisively.
In front of such a figure, concealing it would only aggravate the situation... Han Dong, on the other hand, shifted his focus to the word 'human' at the first opportunity to emphasize his position.
"Very clever answer, but there's no need for you to worry too much... No matter what you are, as long as your position is correct, I will treat you as a normal trainee knight.
So, now I need you to answer a question... what is your position?"
"I am what I am by nature and what I stand for."
Mr. Black and White continued to ask, "Congratulations, you've become a member of my mysticism department. Do you need to post your results on the bulletin boards at all levels?"
"No need to announce it, if you can, just announce that I passed the test. As Mr. Black and White fears, it's best if I'm not too conspicuous so as not to attract the attention of others."
"Well... it can be hidden from the interviewers and investigators.
Now that you're my student, I'll provide you with whatever resources are needed to meet the 'goal'...and speaking of which, a short term and important goal must be mentioned."
"Right." Han Dong listened attentively.
"After becoming a Trainee Knight, Destiny Space still requires regular trips.
Each department has certain targets, and if they are not met, the department's resource allocation will be relatively reduced... Although our Mystic Department's targets are not high, due to the small base of new students, the next Destiny Space number arrangement is not enough, and you need to be ready in the short term."
"Short term, how long?"
Two weeks, Han Dong also planned to spend half a semester seriously studying [Mysticism] to acquire some basic skills.
Learn the ability to be able to conceal and interpret 'summoning objects', and then head to the Destiny Space.
At that time, he would be able to summon [Miss Chen Li] out to help at will.
This current situation was a dilemma for Han Dong.
"Very short indeed, but if you promise, I can grant a 'wish' within a certain limit."
"Mr. Black and White, can I give you an answer in a week's time?" Han Dong wanted to see how well he had progressed in a week's time before making a decision.
"No... a decision must be made now."
"I have one condition."
"Hopefully, within these two weeks, in addition to learning the abilities of 'Plague Science' with Instructor Pasha, you will also help me learn the relevant abilities regarding 'Summoning'."